How Detoxing Helps Your Body
Article by Jim Allen
Not everyone agrees that detoxing is beneficial to the body. But, many people are passionate about the benefits of detoxing. But why do they do it? As with most things, there are a number of reasons, but two seem to stand out.
One, many love the newfound energy that they have once their body has been through a detoxing session. And, two, almost to a person, those who have been through a detox regimen invariably lose weight – even though weight loss is not the primary goal of most detox programs. A further, long term, benefit that many gain from these types of programs is an increased appreciation for the types of foods that they eat which leads to better overall eating habits.
The body already has its built in systems for cleansing the body. These systems include the liver, the kidneys, our sweat glands, and the colon. A detox regimen is simply a means of supercharging the cleansing mechanisms as well as temporarily taking some of the load off of your main cleansing organs.
When you go on a detox diet, there are certain foods you are expected to eliminate from your menu. These include all sorts of white bread, anything made with hydrogenated oil (which includes most baked goods found in grocery stores), and saturated fats.
You also should eliminate many drinks such as colas, coffee, and even some teas. It is best ti consult with a detox dietician for a full list of foods you should avoid.
Foods that you should include are organic foods, juices, and other liquids. Also, make sure your diet includes plenty of organic fruits and vegetables. And, the most important thing is, when the detox diet is done, make sure that you don’t fall back into your previous bad food habits.
To lessen the frequency that you need to cleanse your body, the simple answer is to take less toxins into your body. If you are lucky, you have access to organically grown produce at reasonable prices. But, even though, organic foods are becoming more popular all across the nation, the prices are often out of range of people with typical incomes.
In addition, as of yet, there are no set of organic standards that are adhered to by all growers of produce or producers of meats. So, until we have those standards, the next best thing is to keep asking around at various places in your city about where to find good organic food sources until you have some kind of consensus of the best providers.
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